Travel Blogs from Saint Helens

... lives. We have met some of the kindest, hardworking, and honest people in Africa. This African volunteer trip quickly turned into a great adventure. Immediately we were drawn into the beauty and charm of Zambia. Where the communities welcomed us in with open arms, people on the street wanted to know your name and hear about your day, kids would run to you and throw their arms around you desperate for a hug. I have never seen so many people in a state of ...

After a stroll along the wide promenade overlooking the River Mersey and Liverpool we called in at The Magazine Hotel which is one of the oldest pubs on the Wirral with its building dating back to 1759. We then continued onto the more more modern shopping and dining area located on the seafront housing the likes of Morrison's, Home Bargains, La Tasca and Starbucks to name but a ...

Having learnt a lot from opening up to people from around the world – I've decided to share with you my biggest struggle of all so far... Making the decision to travel solo is a big decision, but deciding to travel on a one-way ticket with no plans and the potential to relocate is a life changing decision… You leave all of your comforts to do something you’re completely excited yet terrified to do. This ...

Since the sun was shining, Barry and I decided to see the sights, and work off some of our lunch. We wandered past several churches, through neighborhoods, and a lovely park. It was fun to hear stories of Barry’s childhood and see the places where they happened. After a long walk, we stopped for a bevy at a very nice pub called The Glass House. Tomorrow, we're heading back to ...

... out in the weather. The match was a draw, but Royce wasn't very pleased as there were a lot of mistakes, and the referee made heaps of mistakes as well, and as it is a TV game Royce is able to go thru them over and over again. His team has to front up again on Friday night with only a 5 day turnaround, and they are playing a good team. We didn't get home until late but last night it did get dark a little early as it was cloudy, so we didn't have a late ...